The Grand Lodge of AF & AM of North Carolina

02/18/2026

The Q1 edition of the NC Mason is live now! Pick up a hard copy at your home lodge or read online athttps://masonpost.com/ncmason/NCMason2026Q1.pdf

12/13/2025

On December 12, 1787, a band of North Carolina Masons — brothers of the Revolutionary generation, many of them patriots and veterans of the recent struggle for independence — gathered to take a bold step: they organized a Grand Lodge for this Old North State.

Today, we mark the 238th anniversary of that decision — and with it, more than two centuries of Masonic labor, quiet service, and brotherly love.

11/27/2025

Brethren,

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, I invite you to pause and reflect on the many blessings we enjoy and the virtues our Craft teaches—gratitude, charity, and brotherly love. This season reminds us that we are called not only to give thanks, but to be present for one another. I encourage you to check on your lodge brothers, widows, neighbors, and friends; a simple call, visit, or kind word may mean more than we know. May this Thanksgiving be a time of peace, fellowship, and renewal for you and your families, and may we carry its spirit of thankfulness and care into all the days that follow.

With thanks in my heart for each of you and our gentle Craft,

Steve M. Norris
Grand Master

11/16/2025

2025 Q4 FALL Issue of the NC Mason Magazine is now LIVE
https://www.ncfreemasons.org/ncmason/

11/11/2025

A Veterans Day message from Most Worshipful Brother Steve Norris:

Brethren and Friends across the Old North State,

On this Veterans Day, we pause as North Carolina Masons to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation. From the mountains to the coast, our communities are shaped and safeguarded by those who answered the call to serve.

To our veterans: thank you. Your courage, discipline, and quiet devotion to duty have defended the liberties we enjoy — including the freedom to gather as we do in our lodges, to worship according to the dictates of conscience, and to labor together in peace. Your service is written into the story of North Carolina and into the lives of your families, neighbors, and Brothers.

We also remember and support the families of those who serve, and we hold in solemn respect the memory of those who gave, in Lincoln’s words, “the last full measure of devotion.” As Masons, committed to Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, let us be especially mindful of the needs of our veterans and their families — not only today, but throughout the year. A phone call, a visit, a ride to an appointment, or an open chair at lodge can be a powerful expression of gratitude.

I encourage each lodge in our jurisdiction to take a moment at its next communication to recognize the veterans among you, to speak their names with thanks, and to remember in prayer or in silence those who are no longer with us.

On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina, I extend to all who have served — and to those who serve still — our deep appreciation and respect. May the Great Architect of the Universe watch over you and bless this Old North State we call home.

Fraternally,

Steve M. Norris
Grand Master

10/30/2025

North Carolina Freemasons - Together WE RISE!

10/13/2025

264 Photos from the MHCO Homecoming - Oct 2025
https://masonpost.com/blog/2025MHCO_Homecoming.html

10/03/2025

The winners of the 2025 Masonic ritual competition are the Lords of Hibernia! 🏆

The Lords of Hibernia consists of
Mark Alexander - DDGM33 & PDDGL - Master
from North Wilkesboro 407 District 33

Steve Nixon - PDDGM & PDDGL- SW - from North Wilkesboro 407 District 33

Josh Bristol DDGM 34 - Hibriten Lodge 262 District 34

Brett Huffman PDDGL 34- SD from Valdese 670
District 34

Scott Brand - JD. East Gate #692 - District 31.

The competition was held on June 21 2025 at the Winston-Salem Masonic Center.

All teams involved were judged and scored based on their proficiency in the Entered Apprentice degree. The Competition was hosted and organized by Wilkerson College Lodge. The Lords of Hibernia were presented with a trophy and their name was placed on the big trophy that resides at the Grand Lodge Office.

09/27/2025

Save the date for ’s homecoming, Oct 10-12!

Come on out to support our kids at MCHO and enjoy the parade, live music, and food!

09/25/2025

Right Worshipful Brother Steve Norris has been elected to serve as the 173rd Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of North Carolina!

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08/15/2025

2025 Q3 Summer Issue of the NC Mason Magazine is now LIVE
https://www.ncfreemasons.org/ncmason/

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